Description
Indulge in the exquisite layers of Joconde almond sponge cake, rich coffee ganache, and creamy coffee buttercream in this decadent Opera Cake recipe. Impress your guests with this sophisticated dessert that is sure to be a showstopper at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Joconde Almond Sponge Cake:
- 5 eggs, room temperature
- 5 oz (140g) ground almonds (almond flour)
- 5 oz (140g) powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup (30g) flour
- 2 tbsp (30g) butter, melted
Coffee Ganache:
- 8 oz (225g) dark chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream
- 1 tbsp coffee liqueur, optional
Coffee Buttercream:
- 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups (240g) powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup (60ml) brewed coffee, cooled
Others components:
- Chocolate glaze for decoration
- Additional coffee syrup or brewed coffee to soak
Instructions
- Create the Joconde: In a large bowl, beat the eggs with powdered sugar until thin and pale. Mix in the regular flour and almond flour. Gently stir in the melted butter until well blended.
- Distribute the Joconde batter: Evenly spread the batter on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes at 425°F (220°C) until lightly golden. Cool before cutting into layers.
- Coffee Ganache: Heat the heavy cream until boiling. Pour over the chopped chocolate in a bowl. Let sit to melt, then stir until smooth. Add coffee liqueur if desired.
- Coffee Buttercream: Beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and brewed coffee, mixing until smooth and fluffy.
- Assemble the Opera Cake: Layer the Joconde in a rectangular mold, soaking each layer with coffee syrup. Spread ganache and buttercream between layers. Repeat until the mold is filled. Top with chocolate glaze.
- Chill: Refrigerate the cake for several hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Opera Cake, Dessert, French, Coffee, Almond, Ganache, Buttercream
